Buddha Day 2026 Programmes

Buddha Day 2026 Programmes

Namo Buddhaya! Join us to celebrate this most auspicious day at Nalanda together with Buddhists around the world to commemorate the anniversary of Buddha’s Enlightenment. This year’s Buddha Day carries the theme of ‘Leading a Life of Wisdom & Compassion’, and we invite you to come explore how we can cultivate and strengthen serenity within so that harmony and goodwill can abound around us.

 

Buddha Day Eve Service

Saturday, 30 May | 8pm – 10pm

On the eve of Buddha Day, join us for a tranquil evening of meditation and learning. The service starts at 8pm and features a Dhamma talk by Sis. Paruadi Ramasamy, loving-kindness cultivation and Buddha Day eve chanting.

 

Buddha Day

Sunday, 31 May | 7am – 10pm

7.00am – Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) in Sri Serdang.

9.00am – Buddha Pūja, followed by a Dhamma talk by Bro. Tan Siang Chye.

11.30am – Offering of Lunch dana to the Sangha & lunch for devotees

5.30pm – Mass Food Offering to devotees and the community.

7.30pm – Heritage Procession, a unique cultural and spiritual experience where the Buddharupam is conveyed on a wooden sedan by traditionally dressed devotees, to the harmonious beating of drums and gongs. This will be followed by Dhamma Appreciation Night, hosted by Nalanda Dhamma School and Nalanda Youth Centre.

 

English Group Meditation at Nalanda Centre

Wednesday, 3 June | 8pm – 10pm

 

Mandarin Group Meditation at NEO Centre, Happy Garden

Thursday, 4 June | 8pm – 10pm

 

Peace Walk at NEO Centre, Happy Garden

Saturday, 6 June | 6pm – 10pm

Join the Buddha Day ‘Peace Walk’ in Happy Garden, organised by Nalanda Kuala Lumpur Branch. The programme will commence at 6pm with light refreshments followed by a Dhamma talk at 6.30pm. The serene ‘Peace Walk’ around the housing community will start at 7.30pm.

 

Dhamma Talk in Mandarin

Sunday, 7 June | 9am – 12pm

The Sunday Morning Service on 7 June starts at 9am with meditation, chanting followed by a Dhamma talk in Mandarin by Sis. Nandinī Tan.

 

Blood Donation

Sunday, 7 June | 10am – 4pm

Join the Blood Donation Drive, a wholesome deed one can perform this Wesak. Please register at this link to book a suitable slot.

 

Exhibitions

31 May – 7 June | 10am – 4pm

‘Terima Kasih Dhammananda’ Exhibition

This special exhibition commemorates the 20th Memorial of Nalanda’s late spiritual advisor Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda.

Wisdom Park Exhibition

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